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International Nurses Day 2020: Nurses who've died from COVID-19 remembered
Hospersa says these healthcare workers should be shown more appreciation as they are on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.
DNA testing fast-tracked to identify body - Cele
Police Minister, Bheki Cele says they are working to expedite the DNA analysis on the remains found in a river in Tongaat - believed to be of teenager - Andile 'Bobo' Mbuthu.
Tobacco association to continue with legal action
The government has agreed to provide reasons for its decision to ban on the sale of tobacco products during the lockdown.
South Africa's COVID-19 death toll passes 200
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has confirmed 12 new COVID-19-related fatalities - bringing the national death toll to 206.
De Ruyter predicts low risk of load shedding this winter
Power utility Eskom says it's working tirelessly to keep South Africans out of the dark this coming winter.
"Grateful to be alive" says kidnapped businessman after 19-hour ordeal
A Durban man, who was kidnapped and held for more than 19 hours at a property in Inanda says he's grateful to be alive.
LISTEN 'We don't feel safe' – Mpumalanga quarantine group
South Africans quarantined at the Zithabiseni Resort and Conference Centre in Mpumalanga have described conditions at the facility as shocking and unsafe.
WHO concerned with rise in COVID-19 cases in West Africa
The South African publisher of Cosmopolitan, House & Leisure and other magazine titles is shutting down permanently tomorrow.
Restaurant industry weighing up options amid easing of lockdown
The Restaurant Association of South Africa says some of its members have decided to only resume operations once the lockdown has been completely lifted.
BREAKING: SA to ease lockdown from 1 May: moving to Stage 4
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s lockdown was aimed at delaying the spread of the coronavirus. This has given us time to prepare the health services and mobilise some of the supplies needed to treat those affected, among other things. Ramaphosa says there is clear evidence that the lockdown is…
Oxford Freshmarket Bluff store says staff being screened for Covid-19
Oxford Freshmarket store says it has begun screening and testing the rest of its staff, after one employee tested positive for the coronavirus at its store on the Bluff. The owner says the shop has been closed for now. They have begun cleaning and sanitising the premises.
Parents now able to move children between provinces, says Zulu
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says children will under certain circumstances be allowed to move between provinces.
Eskom clears COO Jan Oberholzer of wrongdoing
Eskom has cleared its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jan Oberholzer on all charges of wrongdoing.
BREAKING: President Ramaphosa extends lockdown until end of April
President Cyril Ramaphosa has just addressed the nation on the continuing efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus. He says the immediate priority must be to slow down the spread of the virus, and the loss of life, and as such, has extended the lockdown for a further 2…
TV personality Vinolia 'V-Mash' Mashego passes away
Former Jam Alley presenter and actress Vinolia V-Mash Mashego, has died.
Coronavirus: Minister details support for small-scale farmers to ensure food supply
Agriculture Minister, Thoko Didiza has provided details of the R1.2 billion fund for small-scale farmers who are South African citizens to increase food production.
Timing of Fitch downgrade 'came as a shock' – economist
Econometrix chief economist Azar Jammine says the timing of the announcement by credit ratings agency Fitch, that it had downgraded South Africa further into 'junk' status, came as a shock.
South Africa's COVID-19 fatalities rises to 7
It's been confirmed there have been two more coronavirus deaths in KwaZulu-Natal - bringing the total number of fatalities in the country to seven.
Durban expat finally home after double quarantine
A Durban woman evacuated from Wuhan, China, is finally back home.
Five residents at Durban old age home tests positive for coronavirus
Dudley Fortune says those who were in contact with them were isolated and tested. He says the results came back this week.